MS National Geographic Explorer

(Redirected from MS Midnatsol (1982))

National Geographic Explorer is a small ice-strengthened passenger vessel in the Lindblad Expeditions fleet. She can accommodate 148 guests. She was previously operated by Hurtigruten.

Cruise ship National Geographic Explorer in fast ice, Antarctica
History
Name
  • Midnatsol (1982–2003)
  • Midnatsol II (2003–2005)
  • Lyngen (2005-2008)
  • National Geographic Explorer (2008–)
OperatorLindblad Expeditions
Port of registryNassau,  Bahamas
RouteAntarctic, Arctic
Ordered12/1982
BuilderUlstein Verft AS, Norway
Launched22 May 1982
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
TypeCruise ship
Tonnage
  • 6,471 GT
  • 1,942 NT
Length112 m (367 ft 5 in)
Beam16.51 m (54 ft 2 in)
Draft4.74 m (15 ft 7 in)
Decks3
Ice class1A
Installed power2 × BMV KVM-16 (2 × 3200 hp)
Speed15.4 knots (28.5 km/h; 17.7 mph)
Capacity148 passengers

The ship frequently follows routes in the Antarctic, Arctic, Norway, Greenland, and Canadian Highlands.[1]

History

edit

For some time since May 3, 2020 the ship was anchored outside of Frederikshavn due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ships.[2]

Facilities

edit

The ship has educational and entertainment facilities, including a chart room, library, observation lounge, a fleet of 36 kayaks, a remote operated vehicle capable of diving to 1000 feet depth, a fleet of 14 zodiacs, lounge and fitness center.

Accommodation

edit

National Geographic Explorer offers 81 cabins and suites which are all outside facing.

References

edit
  1. ^ "Cruise Calendar". Lindblad Expeditions. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Voldsomt slagsmål til søs ud for Frederikshavn". Kanal Frederikshavn (in Danish). 14 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.